The swot analysis

WEAKNESSES
The slog-overs bowling to Pak middle order

OPPORTUNITIES
Striking early because Pakistan’s top-order lacks experience and has not been in touch except against Hong Kong

THREATS
Big-match players Yousuf Youhana and Shoaib Akhtar who are both under fire for recent under-rate performances

PAKISTAN

STRENGTHS
Opening bowling combination of Shoaib & Sami and solid middle order

WEAKNESSES
Fragile batting, and lack of quality support cast for Shoaib-Sami

OPPORTUNITIES
If Shoaib and Sami can knock down the Indian top order, which is still looking a bit rusty, it could be anybody’s game

THREATS
On recent form, Irfan Pathan with the new ball. And, when all India’s chips are down, there’s always Rahul Dravid